Armstrong, Ontario

Armstrong (2016 Population 1,166) is a township in the Timiskaming District of Ontario. The only population centre in the township is the community of Earlton.

For the CNR divisional point, see Armstrong, Thunder Bay District, Ontario.

Armstrong
Township (single-tier)
Township of Armstrong
Earlton
Armstrong
Coordinates: 47°42′30″N 79°49′30″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
DistrictTimiskaming
Settled1900
Incorporated1921
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • MayorJean Marc Boileau
 • Governing BodyArmstrong Township Council
 • MPCharlie Angus[1]
 • MPPJohn Vanthof[2]
Area
 • Land90.20 km2 (34.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total1,166
 • Density12.9/km2 (33/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Postal code
P0J 1E0
Area code(s)705 (563 exchange)
Websitewww.armstrongtownship.com

The township is named after Samuel Armstrong,[4] an Independent member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Parry Sound from 1886 to 1890.

History

Earlton began to be settled in 1900 as a lumber community by pioneers mostly from York County, soon followed by French-speaking farmers who cultivated the flat prairie-like land of the surrounding Great Clay Belt. In 1904, its post office was opened. The postmaster, Edward Albert Brasher, named the community after his son Earl.[4]

In 1921, Armstrong Township was incorporated.[4]

Demographics
Canada census – Armstrong, Ontario community profile
2016 2011
Population: 1,166 (-4.1% from 2011) 1,216 (5.3% from 2006)
Land area: 90.20 km2 (34.83 sq mi) 90.33 km2 (34.88 sq mi)
Population density: 12.9/km2 (33/sq mi) 13.5/km2 (35/sq mi)
Median age: 41.2 (M: 40.1, F: 41.9) 40.5 (M: 38.9, F: 41.9)
Total private dwellings: 521 516
Median household income: $65,579
References: 2016[5] 2011[6] earlier[7]
Historical census populations – Armstrong, Ontario
YearPop.±%
1986 1,413—    
1991 1,394−1.3%
1996 1,398+0.3%
2001 1,223−12.5%
2006 1,155−5.6%
2011 1,216+5.3%
2016 1,166−4.1%
Source: Statistics Canada

Mother tongue:[3]

  • English as first language: 37.6 %
  • French as first language: 57.7 %
  • English and French as first language: 1.7 %
  • Other as first language: 2.6 %

Economy

Major employers:

The community is renowned for its dairy and cash crop farms.

Transportation

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is a regional airport located in Earlton, which opened in 1937 as an emergency landing area for Trans-Canada Air Lines. The airport today serves private light aircraft. It was served by NorOntair from 1973 to 1996, and by the Air Defense Command in the 1950s.[9]

Ontario Highway 11 is the major road connecting the community with other areas in Timiskaming and beyond. The retail strip is located along 10th Street North.

See also

References
  1. "Voter Information Service". Elections Canada. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  2. "MPP John Vanthof". Elections Ontario. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  3. "Armstrong Census Profile". 2016 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  4. "Our Story". www.armstrongtownship.com. Township of Armstrong. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  5. "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 21, 2017. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  6. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  7. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
  8. "Earlton Timber Mart".
  9. "History". Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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